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Sketch of an evolution of an opening and sinking slab gap during oceanic subduction.

Slab-gap dynamics

Sketch of an evolution of an opening and sinking slab gap during oceanic subduction and the resulting surrounding mantle flow.

Sketch of three different ways to allow for fast subduction trench retreat.

Slab retreat dynamics

Three different ways to allow for fast subduction trench retreat.

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